Tag: northern rivers
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WORKING FORUM EXAMINES SENIORS HOUSING SOLUTIONS
The city of Lismore has taken a proactive approach to dealing with the demands of an ageing population. Representatives from aged care providers, seniors groups and the state government, filled the council chambers during a two-day working forum to explore future housing solutions. Increasing the supply of homes, improving the facilities and working with public…
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POWER FAILURE BLACKS OUT CASINO
More than 9,000 people in Casino and surrounding suburbs were left without power for several hours this afternoon. Several downed powerlines were to blame for the outage and Essential Energy technicians have since reconnected the area.
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SUGAR MILL COPS HEFTY FINE FOR INDUSTRIAL SPILL
A sugar mill in Broadwater has been fined $15,000, after spilling a thousand litres of caustic solution into the Richmond River. The spill at Broadwater Mill occurred in September during an evaporator cleaning operation. The company says there was no environmental impact, and it’s undertaking review programs and control procedures. (NO AUDIO)
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PAYNE’S MELBOURNE CUP WIN A BOOST FOR FEMALE JOCKEYS
Female jockeys are all the talk today, following Michelle Payne’s historic Melbourne Cup win on Prince of Penzance. On the Far North Coast, those in the industry believe it’s going to help more women succeed in the sport.
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NORTHERN RIVERS FARMER DISAPPOINTED BY PEL BUY-BACK
While anti-coal seam gas campaigners celebrate the state government’s buy-back of petroleum exploration licences in the Northern Rivers, one local farmer says the move is disappointing. Peter Graham believes it’ll be a major financial loss for the region.
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CUP FEVER HITS THE NORTHERN RIVERS
Flemington might be thousands of kilometres away – but there was no shortage of cup fever in the Northern Rivers. In Lismore, more than 200 ladies – and a handful of brave blokes – donned their best race wear to raise money for sick children.
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SNAPSHOT OF RICHMOND VALLEY GROUND WATER QUALITY
Scientists at Southern Cross University say they can now accurately monitor the potential impacts of coal seam gas mining in the Northern Rivers. Their research provides a snap shot of ground water quality in the Richmond Valley.
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MACADAMIA BOOM SEES NEWCOMERS TO INDUSTRY
With international demand increasing, there’s no doubt that the Australian macadamia nut industry is booming. This weekend newcomers to the industry are being given the low-down on macadamia growing, and its potential, waiting to be seized.
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PENALTY RATES DEBATE HITS NORTH COAST
The penalty rates debate has hit the North Coast, with a union claiming retail workers would be out of pocket by up to $24.9-million a year, if penalty rates were cut. However, the local business chamber says there needs to be a “middle ground” for businesses and employees.
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PROSPECTUS OUTLINES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LISMORE CITY
In an attempt to sell itself as a hub for investment, Lismore City Council has created its own prospectus. It’s hoped it’ll attract businesses looking to expand, to the region and in turn, boost jobs.